Events In Abbotsford

For all ages – fun, interactive, and hands-on!

Level 1 is all about animals, play, and optional mini farm adventures. LUNCH INCLUDED!

Campers enjoy a light, engaging experience that lets them get their hands dirty, try fun activities, and feel proud of their contributions.

Camp Overview:

• Interact with friendly farm animals: bunnies, goats, chickens, and more
• Fun activities may include:
• Hand feeding the rabbits, chickens, goats, donkey, cow, sheep and more!
• Holding a rabbit, chicken, duck, goat
• Training a goat to hop on and off a platform
• Guiding Reba, the gentle dog, through simple tricks
• Milking a goat if timing is right
• Optional “mini-mission” chores (always short, fun rewarding and optional):
• Feeding animals
• Cleaning water bowls
• Brushing the donkey
• Tidying the chicken coop

Goal: Let campers explore, play, and help around the farm. All tasks are optional and switchable, so kids can focus on what they enjoy most while seeing tangible results from their efforts.

 

-Camp Dates-

July 9th

July 29th

Aug 26th

Looking for something bold to do this summer?

On Thursday, July 9, Cyrus Centre is hosting Leap of Faith at Skydive Vancouver—a tandem skydiving fundraiser supporting youth in our community.

Sign up, raise $800, and take the leap—knowing you’re helping a young person find safety, support, and a place to land.

Not jumping? Come watch! It’s a full community event from 2 to 8 p.m. with food, activities, and plenty of excitement.

Paint Your Pet Paint Night

Join us for a fun and creative evening celebrating your furry best friend!

Date: Thursday, July 9
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Wings

Turn your favorite pet photo into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with step-by-step instruction. No painting experience is needed—just bring your creativity, and we’ll help you create a painting you’ll be proud to take home.

Click the link to buy tickets.

Read & Sip: A Blind Book Experience with a Creative Twist

Start your morning with books, creativity, and great company!

Create your own dried-flower bookmark, then take part in our Blind Book Pick experience. Read only the synopsis, trustyour instincts, and discover your next read without seeing the cover.

Already have the book? Feel free to swap with another guest, and if that doesn’t work, we’ll make sure you leave with a different title.

A cozy morning of crafting, sipping, and finding your next favorite book. ✨

The Reach invites you to a summer party marking the public launch of the exhibitions Desirée Patterson: Interglacial and What Inspires You?

This family-friendly party takes place on Saturday, 11 July, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and includes fun, hands-on activities. Learn how to create a photograph using ice—and no camera! Make a block print inspired by the forests and mountains that surround us.

You can also join curatorial tours of Desirée Patterson: Interglacial, and enjoy talks by the artists and curators whose work is featured in What Inspires You?

Admission is free and everyone is welcome!  Light refreshments and cash bar.

The CPA is a community of amateur athletes who compete in Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Classic Physique, Men’s & Women’s Physique; Figure, Wellness, Fitness and Bikini categories, with support from CPA promoters, judges and officials, ambassadors, IFBB Pro League professionals, trainers, fitness enthusiasts and volunteers. We are expecting 5,000 members annually and will be holding over 60 competitions in Canada yearly. Our competitions will be held across Canada, from Newfoundland to British Columbia. The Canadian Physique Alliance (CPA) was recently sanctioned nationally by the IFBB Professional League who are the most recognized and respected professional bodybuilding and fitness organization in the world.

Moss Art n’ sip: July 12th, 10:30 – 12:30 PM

Create a unique & rustic piece of art work!

Frame, moss, supplies and instructions included

Come see Alison May live at the Kariton stage! Mill Lake Music is an annual free concert series hosted by the Abbotsford Arts Council. Held in the scenic Mill Lake Park, this family-friendly event showcases the incredible talent of local musicians, giving them a platform to share their artistry with a welcoming audience.

Originally from the prairies, Alison is a self taught pianist with a diverse style of music, focusing on melodies and taking people on a music journey. Preferring topics of nature and love, her genre leans more towards folk and blues music, with surprising covers snuck in amongst her originals.

In our 6 week pottery course, you will learn the basic skills of wheel thrown pottery. During each three-hour lesson you will be guided to discover your personal approach to the art of clay throwing. Learn the essential skills of wedging, centering (the most gloriously frustrating, hypnotising process you’ll ever experience), wheel throwing, trimming and decorating. You’ll be able to take a ball of mud and throw it into something beautiful and unique. In the final week, we come together for a glazing session to turn our masterpieces into fully functional ceramics. Projects may include small bowls, tumblers, plant pots, vases and mugs.

 

This course is aimed at beginners and also for those who’ve had a few lessons, but need a refresher to improve their technique. We recommend that you wear clothing that can get muddy and bring an old towel. Short fingernails can be an advantage.

 

Instruction, glaze, all materials and firings are included. Clay is available for purchase at $25 per bag.

Learn to catch and release fish like a pro

Fish n’ Release Level 2 is for returning campers or those with basic fishing experience who want to learn the proper techniques for catching and releasing fish safely.

Each camper is guaranteed to catch 2 fish during their visit, with the goal of catching up to 3 fish. Camp begins with a lesson on how to properly release a fish, and campers are guided closely through the process until they master the skill.

Lunch includes hot dogs, fruit, veggies, juice, and trout on crackers for those who want to try trout. Guests also have the option to purchase a trout to take home if they prefer.

Camp date

July 15th, 2026

Animals have left their pawprints all over the library and it’s your job to ID them! Use a Footprint ID guide to identify what animals came through the library. For junior adventurers who want to learn more, a measurement exercise will provide insight into how fast the animals are in the wild. Drop-in, no registration required.

Aysha McConkey is an artist and biologist making work focused on the natural world. Her practice incorporates biological, environmental, geographical, and ecological studies related to Abbotsford.

More information on the City of Abbotsford’s 2026 Artist in Residence program at abbotsford.ca/artist-in-residence

Canvas Paint n’ Sip 

Enjoy a fun canvas painting workshop that includes all supplies needed to create yourmasterpiece, plus the use of aprons and tabletop easels.

 Speed Puzzling

Grab a partner and put your skills to the test at our Speed Puzzling Event! 

Teams of two will race against the clock to complete the puzzle first. The fastest duo wins a prize — and ultimate braggingrights!

Bring a friend, bring your focus, and get ready for some fast-paced fun. Spots are limited, so sign up your team today! 

Monday–Friday | 3-Hour & 6-Hour Options Available

A full week of outdoor adventure, hands-on learning, and unforgettable farm experiences.

Silverbrook Nature Camp is our most immersive camp experience, designed to help kids slow down, get outside, and truly connect with nature. Over five days, campers explore the farm, ponds and nature while learning essential outdoor skills, animal care, fishing basics, and sustainable awareness.

Each day introduces new activities—from building shelters and learning fire safety, to exploring ecosystems, caring for farm animals, fishing, and discovering how a working farm operates. Our goal is to build confidence, curiosity, independence, and a genuine love for the outdoors.

This camp is perfect for kids who love being outside, getting their hands dirty, and learning by doing.

Camp dates

• Summer Camp 1: July 20 – July 24
• Summer Camp 2: August 10 – August 14
• Summer Camp 3: August 17 – August 21

On the calendar booking page, simply select the Monday start date that works best for you.

The remaining four days are automatically included with that booking.

Explore the diversity and beauty of plants in our community. Learn how to ID leaves of all shapes and sizes, and participate in a leaf stamping activity to create your own prints. Drop-in, no registration required.

 

Aysha McConkey is an artist and biologist making work focused on the natural world. Her practice incorporates biological, environmental, geographical, and ecological studies related to Abbotsford.

More information on the City of Abbotsford’s 2026 Artist in Residence program at abbotsford.ca/artist-in-residence

Welcome Summer, 

Emily from Chalkboard Art by Emily is joining us at Taves Estate Cidery to help you create acozy, cheerful summer entryway piece. 

Select your option and get your tickets before it’s gone! 

*No artistic experience required! We paint with exterior paint on coconut coir doormats so they are waterproof.

Parents need a break? Send your kids out for a fun night at
the rec center while you enjoy some well-deserved time off. Your kids will have
a blast with our changing themes and fun activities. We will go swimming, eat
pizza and play games each session! Book early as space is limited!

Please bring a bathing suit and towel for your child. Drop
off and pick up will be in MP 5. Sign in and out is required.

Cost: $25.20

Age: 7 to 12

Location: Matsqui Recreation Centre (MRC) – MRC – Multi Purpose 5

Join us for a delightful creative adventure as you sculpt your very own gnome companion. Will yours be a wise woodland guardian, a mischievous mushroom dweller, a flower-loving garden sprite, or an eccentric fellow with an outrageously tall hat? The choice is entirely yours.

Week One: Gnome Creation Day
You’ll learn simple handbuilding and sculpting techniques while adding facial expressions, textures, accessories, and whimsical details.

Your creation will then stay behind at the studio to dry and journey through the kiln.

Week Two: Bringing Your Gnome to Life
Return to paint and glaze your fired gnome, choosing colours and magical finishing touches that make it uniquely yours. After a final firing, your gnome will be ready to take up residence in a garden, on a bookshelf, or wherever a little enchantment is needed.

No clay experience is necessary—just bring your imagination and a willingness to get your hands delightfully muddy.

Explore, Experience, Discover. Summer Gardening Camp is a hands-on and educational day camp designed for children ages 6-11! This engaging program provides a fun, safe, and enriching environment where young learners will explore the wonders of plants, nature, sustainability, and gardening basics. During the summer months, as gardens flourish and the sun shines bright, children will dive into the full growth process, from seed to harvest. Through interactive activities, outdoor exploration, and creative arts, campers will develop valuable practical skills while enjoying the vibrant energy of summer and building a deeper connection to the natural world around them.

Does your child love animals? This exciting week brings the farm to life!

Join us for a fun week of learning about the many animals that can be found on BC farms. Campers will dive into the fascinating world of livestock, as well as exploring the insects and wildlife that coexist with our farms and gardens. Through engaging activities including caring for our garden goats, creating bird feeders, and exploring the secrets of pollinators and bees, campers will develop a deep appreciation for the natural world around them!

 

Does your child love animals? This exciting week brings the farm to life!

Join us for a fun week of learning about the many animals that can be found on BC farms. Campers will dive into the fascinating world of livestock, as well as exploring the insects and wildlife that coexist with our farms and gardens. Through engaging activities including caring for our garden goats, creating bird feeders, and exploring the secrets of pollinators and bees, campers will develop a deep appreciation for the natural world around them!

Explore, Experience, Discover. Summer Gardening Camp is a hands-on and educational day camp designed for children ages 6-11! This engaging program provides a fun, safe, and enriching environment where young learners will explore the wonders of plants, nature, sustainability, and gardening basics. During the summer months, as gardens flourish and the sun shines bright, children will dive into the full growth process, from seed to harvest. Through interactive activities, outdoor exploration, and creative arts, campers will develop valuable practical skills while enjoying the vibrant energy of summer and building a deeper connection to the natural world around them.

For all ages – fun, interactive, and hands-on!

Level 1 is all about animals, play, and optional mini farm adventures. LUNCH INCLUDED!

Campers enjoy a light, engaging experience that lets them get their hands dirty, try fun activities, and feel proud of their contributions.

Camp Overview:

• Interact with friendly farm animals: bunnies, goats, chickens, and more
• Fun activities may include:
• Hand feeding the rabbits, chickens, goats, donkey, cow, sheep and more!
• Holding a rabbit, chicken, duck, goat
• Training a goat to hop on and off a platform
• Guiding Reba, the gentle dog, through simple tricks
• Milking a goat if timing is right
• Optional “mini-mission” chores (always short, fun rewarding and optional):
• Feeding animals
• Cleaning water bowls
• Brushing the donkey
• Tidying the chicken coop

Goal: Let campers explore, play, and help around the farm. All tasks are optional and switchable, so kids can focus on what they enjoy most while seeing tangible results from their efforts.

Camp dates

July 9th

July 29th

Aug 26th